The fairy tale of quick and easy certified translations
There are no quick and easy certified translations, as different types of treacherous dangers lurking around in this field are not readily apparent.
Professional translators
Fabio Said writes about practising translation of written texts for a living and educates the public on the work of professional translators.
Terminology work, centrepiece of a good translation
Learn what terminology is and how terminology work, including research and management, is performed in professional translation services.
Intercultural competence, a translator’s golden quill
A new book on intercultural competence is out now with my contributed article on the added value provided by specialised certified translators.
Translation agency versus independent translator
Compared to individual freelance translators, a multilingual translation agency is not always the best option for demanding customers.
How to scan documents for certified translation purposes?
Required procedure for scanning documents with a physical scanner instead of a mobile app to ensure the quality and acceptance of official translations.
Certified translations absolutely never for intermediaries
I do certified translations for direct clients only, never for fellow translators, translation agencies, language services providers or other middlemen.
How is data privacy ensured in translation processes?
In my translation business, data privacy is taken very seriously – here are the measures that have been put in place to protect your personal information.